Eaton Rapids
Real Estate

Eaton Rapids, known as the Island City, is set on a natural island formed in the center of the Grand River. It features a charming downtown area and an expasive surrounding offering privacy and seclusion. There are many real estate options in Eaton Rapids and residents can easily find their dream home.

Why Move to Eaton Rapids, Michigan?

Eaton Rapids is set midway between Lansing, Jackson, and Battle Creek only a few miles from I-69 and offers a perfect situation for commuters to any of the three. I offers a variety of shops, cafes, and restaurants looking over the river, and a collection of parks, paths, and footbridges. Relax downtown after a busy day in the city. There is a wide variety of housing options in Eaton Rapids and finding the perfect home for you should be easy.

Eaton Rapids Community

With approximately 5,300 residents, Eaton Rapids has a small town supportive community. Eaton Rapids real estate borders the riverside walkways, bike trails and parks connecting the downtown area, making it easy to enjoy all the area anenities.Those looking for homes for sale in Eaton Rapids with a large yard can easily find it just a few minutes outside of town, and those looking to be a part of a small community can find central Eaton Rapids real estate warm and inviting.

Eaton Rapids Schools

The Eaton Rapids school system is comprised of an early start program, two elementary schools, an Intermediate School (grades 3-5), one middle school, and one high school. In addition to traditional public school settings, Eaton Rapids offers a range of learning options including a Montessori school curriculum at Lockwood Elementary, alternative education program at Greyhound Central Performance Academy, and community college courses at the high school level to prepare students for college. About 2,400 students total attend the district, and ACT scores are above the Michigan average at about 20. Eaton Rapids is adding more AP courses and added 1,800 Chromebooks for student use in 2017.

Eaton Rapids High School

Eaton Rapids Middle School

Greyhound Intermediate School

Lockwood Elementary School

Greyhound Central Elementary School

Greyhound Central Performance Academy

Greyhound Early Learning Center

Eaton Rapids Events

Many Eaton Rapids events take place at the Eaton Rapids Amphitheater, a scenic outdoor music venue and park, in the downtown area, or at Island Park. Each of these locations offers a pleasant backdrop to a variety of unique events and provides entertainment for all ages.

Movie in the Park

Concert in the Park

Trick or Treat Mainstreet

Apple Festival

Chili Cook-Off

Eaton Rapids Parks and Recreational Areas

With Island Park in the center of Eaton Rapids, twin branches of the Grand River flowing through the downtown area, and Spring Brook to the west, the cityscape, landscape and waterscape combine to create a truly beautiful environment with many recreational opportunities. Connected by walking trails, bike paths, elegant footbridges, and carefully maintained parks, residents enjoy all types of sports on land as well as kayaking, fishing, swimming and tubing on the river.